Three players from the defensive side of the ball are off the Auburn football team. (more to come?) There is no word on whether they were kicked off the team or left on their own accord, as head coach Gene Chizik was on vacation and unavailable for comment.
Safety Christian Thompson, defensive tackle Jomarcus Savage and linebacker Marcus Jemison were all members of the 2008 recruiting class and were potential backups on the depth chart. This is the 2nd roster purge during Gene Chizik era at Auburn, as 4 players left the team back in January.
Of the 3 players leaving, Thompson was the first in line for playing time, as he was in the mix for a nickel back spot behind starting safeties Mike McNeil and Zac Etheridge.Both Savage and Jemison missed last seasons with injuries. The SEC Rocks!
Monday, June 29, 2009
LSU Retires Jerseys
BATON ROUGE -- The jerseys of LSU legends Tommy Casanova, Ben McDonald and Rudy Macklin have been retired, LSU director of athletics Joe Alleva announced Saturday.
The three LSU sports legends join an elite group of former athletes and coaches whose jerseys have been retired in the 116-year history of LSU Athletics. Only five other individuals in LSU history have had their jerseys retired, including Pete Maravich, Bob Pettit and Shaquille O’Neal in basketball, Billy Cannon in football and Skip Bertman in baseball.
The jerseys of Casanova, McDonald and Macklin were retired as a result of a unanimous vote of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee on Friday. They will each be honored at future LSU sporting events on dates to be announced.
(by Herb Vincent
Sr. Associate Athletic Director)
The three LSU sports legends join an elite group of former athletes and coaches whose jerseys have been retired in the 116-year history of LSU Athletics. Only five other individuals in LSU history have had their jerseys retired, including Pete Maravich, Bob Pettit and Shaquille O’Neal in basketball, Billy Cannon in football and Skip Bertman in baseball.
The jerseys of Casanova, McDonald and Macklin were retired as a result of a unanimous vote of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee on Friday. They will each be honored at future LSU sporting events on dates to be announced.
(by Herb Vincent
Sr. Associate Athletic Director)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Baltimore Ravens,Ozzie Newsome,the TIDES',new Athletic Director?
The speculation linking former Alabama great and current Baltimore Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome to the Tide’s Athletic Director’s job has been ongoing for several years.
That speculation has been ratcheted up a notch or two of late as the current Athletic Director Mal Moore has come under fire for the NCAA Sanctions levied against the school in the textbook scandal.
While Newsome refuses to do anything but praise the job Moore has done: “Look at what he’s done and how well rounded this program is. The facilities that we have, the seating at the stadium, what else can you ask for?” he has also refused to close the door on what many anticipate would be a triumphant return to Tuscaloosa at some point in the future.
And all that’s been done is add fuel to the speculative fire.
It was much the same Saturday 6/27/09 as Newsome returned to his collegiate roots for his annual golf outing. Speaking to the Tuscaloosa News, the legendary Crimson Tide tight end once again left the door open for a return home, a return that may or may not include the Athletic Director's job.
“I always allow the information to help me make a decision,” Newsome said when asked about taking the possible position. “There is a lot of information that I would need to get before I could even entertain something like that
That speculation has been ratcheted up a notch or two of late as the current Athletic Director Mal Moore has come under fire for the NCAA Sanctions levied against the school in the textbook scandal.
While Newsome refuses to do anything but praise the job Moore has done: “Look at what he’s done and how well rounded this program is. The facilities that we have, the seating at the stadium, what else can you ask for?” he has also refused to close the door on what many anticipate would be a triumphant return to Tuscaloosa at some point in the future.
And all that’s been done is add fuel to the speculative fire.
It was much the same Saturday 6/27/09 as Newsome returned to his collegiate roots for his annual golf outing. Speaking to the Tuscaloosa News, the legendary Crimson Tide tight end once again left the door open for a return home, a return that may or may not include the Athletic Director's job.
“I always allow the information to help me make a decision,” Newsome said when asked about taking the possible position. “There is a lot of information that I would need to get before I could even entertain something like that
Saturday, June 27, 2009
2 Night Games for the DAWGS! in 2009
The Sept. 12 Georgia vs South Carolina SEC football game in Athens and the Sept. 19 SEC game between Georgia and Arkansas in Fayetteville will both be televised at night by ESPN and/or ESPN2.
Georgia vs South Carolina game will be televised by ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Georgia vs Arkansas game will be on either ESPN or ESPN2 at 7:45 p.m. ET. Georgia has a record of 25-24-1 on ESPN and 15-3 on ESPN2
The SEC Rocks!
Georgia vs South Carolina game will be televised by ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Georgia vs Arkansas game will be on either ESPN or ESPN2 at 7:45 p.m. ET. Georgia has a record of 25-24-1 on ESPN and 15-3 on ESPN2
The SEC Rocks!
Ole Miss NEWS
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss continues to be tabbed in the top 10 of the various media outlet’s national preseason rankings, including Athlon which has the Rebels at the No. 10 spot in its college football preview. The publication also honored three Rebels as All-Americas and five as All-SEC.
Ole Miss was among three SEC squads in the top 10 of the national ranking with Alabama at No. 6, and Florida at the top, picked ahead of No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 USC.
Athlon’s 2009 Preseason Top 251. Florida 1. Oklahoma 2. Texas 3. USC 4. Ohio State 5. Alabama 6. Penn State 7. Virginia Tech 8. Oklahoma State 9. Ole Miss 10. California 11. Boise State 12. Oregon 13. Georgia 14. Florida State 15. Nebraska 16. LSU 17. Cincinnati 18. North Carolina 19. Michigan State 20. Utah 21. Georgia Tech 22. Iowa 23. Notre Dame 24. Oregon State 25.
(by www.olemisssports.com)
Ole Miss was among three SEC squads in the top 10 of the national ranking with Alabama at No. 6, and Florida at the top, picked ahead of No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 USC.
Athlon’s 2009 Preseason Top 251. Florida 1. Oklahoma 2. Texas 3. USC 4. Ohio State 5. Alabama 6. Penn State 7. Virginia Tech 8. Oklahoma State 9. Ole Miss 10. California 11. Boise State 12. Oregon 13. Georgia 14. Florida State 15. Nebraska 16. LSU 17. Cincinnati 18. North Carolina 19. Michigan State 20. Utah 21. Georgia Tech 22. Iowa 23. Notre Dame 24. Oregon State 25.
(by www.olemisssports.com)
Friday, June 26, 2009
“Little Dawgs Football Camp”
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s “Little Dawgs Football Camp” concluded on June 12 at 3 p.m. (CST) with the more than 100 campers were taken to Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium, just like the team does on Saturdays in the Fall.
The young Pups rode buses from the Holliman Athletic Complex and got dropped off at The Junction, where they took the same path as the gameday “Dawg Walk.” The campers made their way to team’s gameday locker room. The highlight of the afternoon is sure to be each camper being introduced onto the field, through the fog machine, by legendary Voice of the Bulldogs Jack Cristil. The SEC ROCKS!!!
Fans were invited to come out to The Junction and welcome the little Bulldogs.
(by www.mstateathletics.com)
The young Pups rode buses from the Holliman Athletic Complex and got dropped off at The Junction, where they took the same path as the gameday “Dawg Walk.” The campers made their way to team’s gameday locker room. The highlight of the afternoon is sure to be each camper being introduced onto the field, through the fog machine, by legendary Voice of the Bulldogs Jack Cristil. The SEC ROCKS!!!
Fans were invited to come out to The Junction and welcome the little Bulldogs.
(by www.mstateathletics.com)
Auburn V.S. West Virginia
Game will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT.
June 24, 2009
AUBURN - Auburn's football game on Sept. 19 against West Virginia at Jordan-Hare Stadium will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2, the network announced Wednesday.
The determination of the originating network will be decided after games of Sept. 12.
Under the new Southeastern Conference television contract, a minimum of 11 of Auburn's 12 games this season will be televised. The Auburn-Alabama game on Nov. 27 will be televised by CBS at 1:30 p.m. CT. The kickoff times and television network for Auburn's remaining games will be announced as those determinations are made by the SEC's broadcast partners (by auburntigers.cstv.com)
June 24, 2009
AUBURN - Auburn's football game on Sept. 19 against West Virginia at Jordan-Hare Stadium will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2, the network announced Wednesday.
The determination of the originating network will be decided after games of Sept. 12.
Under the new Southeastern Conference television contract, a minimum of 11 of Auburn's 12 games this season will be televised. The Auburn-Alabama game on Nov. 27 will be televised by CBS at 1:30 p.m. CT. The kickoff times and television network for Auburn's remaining games will be announced as those determinations are made by the SEC's broadcast partners (by auburntigers.cstv.com)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
A Shout Out...The KING of Pop...Dies
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted King of Pop who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.
Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's brother, gave a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon. He said that his brother died at 2:26 p.m. local time, and it is believed that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest in his home, but that the cause of death is unknown until they received the results of an autopsy.
Jackson's personal physician tried to resuscitate him at his home, as did the paramedics, Jermaine Jackson said. Then at the hospital, doctors tried to revive him for more than an hour, but were unsuccessful. (associated press)Michael...YOU ROCKED!
Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's brother, gave a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon. He said that his brother died at 2:26 p.m. local time, and it is believed that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest in his home, but that the cause of death is unknown until they received the results of an autopsy.
Jackson's personal physician tried to resuscitate him at his home, as did the paramedics, Jermaine Jackson said. Then at the hospital, doctors tried to revive him for more than an hour, but were unsuccessful. (associated press)Michael...YOU ROCKED!
Razorback Reconstruction Coming to an End
The razorbacks have spent several weeks of foundation preparation, the new artificial surface has arrived and is rolling out.The SEC ROCKS!!! (by www.arkansasrazorbacks.com)
#74 Kevin Perez at Georgia
Position: Offensive line
Class: R. Junior Stock
Height/Weight: 6-3, 280
High School: Killian, Miami
Projected Fall Team Depth Chart Position: Third Team
(by uga.rivals.com)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Florida's Tebow...SEC male athelete of the year
University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was honored Tuesday 6/23/09 as the recipient of the 2008-09 Roy F. Kramer Southeastern Conference Male Athlete of the Year (as voted on by the league's athletics directors), Commissioner Mike Slive announced.
This is the 2nd time Tebow has been named the SEC Male Athlete of the Year, as he received the honor in 2007-08. He joins; -Alistair Craig (Arkansas, cross country/track), Danny Wuerffel (Florida, football) and Shaquille O’Neal (LSU, basketball) as the only student-athletes to win the award back to back.
Tebow is the 3rd Gator to receive the honor, joining Wuerffel (1996 and 1997) and Ryan Lochte (swimming, 2005). Georgia’s Courtney Kupets (gymnastics) took home the SEC Female Athlete of the Year award.
"The SEC is very proud to honor Tim and Courtney, as they are outstanding examples of what a student-athlete can accomplish, both athletically and educationally,” said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. “Their hard work and dedication to excellence have made them fine representatives of their universities and this conference. We congratulate them and wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
In his junior campaign, Tebow led the Gators to a 13-1 record and their second BCS Championship in three years. He was honored with the Maxwell Award in 2007 and 2008, becoming only the second player to earn the award in consecutive years. The Jacksonville, Fla. native was also honored with the Manning Award, and was a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy The SEC Rocks!
This is the 2nd time Tebow has been named the SEC Male Athlete of the Year, as he received the honor in 2007-08. He joins; -Alistair Craig (Arkansas, cross country/track), Danny Wuerffel (Florida, football) and Shaquille O’Neal (LSU, basketball) as the only student-athletes to win the award back to back.
Tebow is the 3rd Gator to receive the honor, joining Wuerffel (1996 and 1997) and Ryan Lochte (swimming, 2005). Georgia’s Courtney Kupets (gymnastics) took home the SEC Female Athlete of the Year award.
"The SEC is very proud to honor Tim and Courtney, as they are outstanding examples of what a student-athlete can accomplish, both athletically and educationally,” said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. “Their hard work and dedication to excellence have made them fine representatives of their universities and this conference. We congratulate them and wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
In his junior campaign, Tebow led the Gators to a 13-1 record and their second BCS Championship in three years. He was honored with the Maxwell Award in 2007 and 2008, becoming only the second player to earn the award in consecutive years. The Jacksonville, Fla. native was also honored with the Manning Award, and was a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy The SEC Rocks!
Uk is Loosing Players
Wide receiver E.J. Adams, and tight ends Chris Cessna and DeAunte Mason have left the University of Kentucky football team, Coach Rich Brooks has announced.
Adams has left the team for personal reasons. He started nine games last year, catching 14 passes for 180 yards. He played cornerback his first two seasons at UK before switching to receiver in 2008. He will enter the NFL supplemental draft.
Cessna has given up football because of injuries. He plans to stay in school and will receive a medical hardship scholarship. He did not see varsity game action during his two years with the team.
Mason plans to transfer to another school. He redshirted in 2008 as a freshman quarterback and moved to tight end during spring practice.(by uk notebook)
Adams has left the team for personal reasons. He started nine games last year, catching 14 passes for 180 yards. He played cornerback his first two seasons at UK before switching to receiver in 2008. He will enter the NFL supplemental draft.
Cessna has given up football because of injuries. He plans to stay in school and will receive a medical hardship scholarship. He did not see varsity game action during his two years with the team.
Mason plans to transfer to another school. He redshirted in 2008 as a freshman quarterback and moved to tight end during spring practice.(by uk notebook)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Bert Bank, Founder of the Alabama Football Network..Dies
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.: Bert Bank was a World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March, became a state legislator and founded 2 Tuscaloosa radio stations. Perhaps his biggest claim to fame; was as founder of the Alabama Football Network.
Bank died Monday night at age 94. “Bert Bank was a great American war hero, a dedicated servant to his country and state, and a loyal fan and friend of the University of Alabama,” Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said. “Few individuals have had the impact on the university like Bert. He knew every football coach, dating back to Wallace Wade,on a
first-name basis. He saw the first game ever played in Denny Stadium." (by associated press)The SEC Thanks You, Bert Bank
Bank died Monday night at age 94. “Bert Bank was a great American war hero, a dedicated servant to his country and state, and a loyal fan and friend of the University of Alabama,” Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said. “Few individuals have had the impact on the university like Bert. He knew every football coach, dating back to Wallace Wade,on a
first-name basis. He saw the first game ever played in Denny Stadium." (by associated press)The SEC Thanks You, Bert Bank
Peyton Manning on Lane Kiffin..Tennessee's Head Coach
How has Lane Kiffin done so far as UT's head football coach?
Peyton Manning can't answer that question.
The former Vol and current Indianapolis Colts quarterback said it will be at least 2 years before he can properly evaluate Kiffin, who was announced Dec. 1, 2008, as the 21st head football coach at Tennessee.
"Kind of what I've learned, it's kind of like when we draft players with the Colts," Manning said Monday morning at Fox Den Country Club during a break in a golf tournament fund-raiser. "Two weeks after the draft they say 'well how was the draft?' I used to be wrong. I used to say: 'this guy is great and on and on.'
"My answer now is ask me in 2 years. I'll tell you how we did in the draft. I think it's kind of that same way (with Kiffin)."
Manning met with Kiffin later in the afternoon. It was the second time Kiffin and Manning have met in person since Kiffin was hired.
Manning also worked out with current UT players.
"To be fair to Coach Kiffin, everybody is making a judgment either one way or the other already," Manning said. "I think we need to let Tennessee play some games this year and maybe not just necessarily this year. I know it's a long offseason and it's more time to talk and analyze.
"I'm trying to get to know Lane. I can tell from people I talk to how hard his staff works and how hard the players are working. They're excited, which is good. Everybody should be excited during this time. It takes some time to develop."
Manning said he first met with Kiffin in March during an event for former UT players to meet the new staff.
"I know he is excited," Manning said. "I know he's got a lot of work to do. It (the SEC) is a hard conference. The conference is like the NFL - it's just gotten so competitive. I know they're working hard, and I'm going to pull hard for them." (By Brad Gaskins) The SEC Rocks!
Peyton Manning can't answer that question.
The former Vol and current Indianapolis Colts quarterback said it will be at least 2 years before he can properly evaluate Kiffin, who was announced Dec. 1, 2008, as the 21st head football coach at Tennessee.
"Kind of what I've learned, it's kind of like when we draft players with the Colts," Manning said Monday morning at Fox Den Country Club during a break in a golf tournament fund-raiser. "Two weeks after the draft they say 'well how was the draft?' I used to be wrong. I used to say: 'this guy is great and on and on.'
"My answer now is ask me in 2 years. I'll tell you how we did in the draft. I think it's kind of that same way (with Kiffin)."
Manning met with Kiffin later in the afternoon. It was the second time Kiffin and Manning have met in person since Kiffin was hired.
Manning also worked out with current UT players.
"To be fair to Coach Kiffin, everybody is making a judgment either one way or the other already," Manning said. "I think we need to let Tennessee play some games this year and maybe not just necessarily this year. I know it's a long offseason and it's more time to talk and analyze.
"I'm trying to get to know Lane. I can tell from people I talk to how hard his staff works and how hard the players are working. They're excited, which is good. Everybody should be excited during this time. It takes some time to develop."
Manning said he first met with Kiffin in March during an event for former UT players to meet the new staff.
"I know he is excited," Manning said. "I know he's got a lot of work to do. It (the SEC) is a hard conference. The conference is like the NFL - it's just gotten so competitive. I know they're working hard, and I'm going to pull hard for them." (By Brad Gaskins) The SEC Rocks!
Green's on grass
Quarterback Christian Green made a visit to Gainesville . While Green was able to show his talent in front of the team, the camp made an impression on him for how much he was able to learn from the coaches. (by www.gatorcountry.com)
Monday, June 22, 2009
2 USC Grads Honored for on and off-field Accomplishments
University of South Carolina graduates Jamon Meredith and Ryan Succop have been inducted into the 2009 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the classroom, in the community and on the playing field.
Meredith, an offensive lineman, was a 5th-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, while Succop, a placekicker, was a 7th-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 NFL Draft. Meredith earned his degree in sport and entertainment management, while Succop earned a double major in finance and real estate with a minor in computer science.
In only its 3rd year, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society membership has nearly doubled since its inaugural year in 2007. Meredith and Succop are among 564 players from 266 schools that make up the 2009 class. Student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average and be a starter or significant substitute to be considered for the honor society. The SEC Rocks!
Meredith, an offensive lineman, was a 5th-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, while Succop, a placekicker, was a 7th-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 NFL Draft. Meredith earned his degree in sport and entertainment management, while Succop earned a double major in finance and real estate with a minor in computer science.
In only its 3rd year, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society membership has nearly doubled since its inaugural year in 2007. Meredith and Succop are among 564 players from 266 schools that make up the 2009 class. Student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average and be a starter or significant substitute to be considered for the honor society. The SEC Rocks!
Razorback Reconstruction
The Razorbacks are working on converting Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium back to an artificial surface.Do you think this will be better or worse for the team. Post your comment at the bottom of this paragraph and give your reaction. (By www.arkansasrazorbacks.com)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Good Bye Hall
Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced Friday that linebacker Prince Hall will transfer to Central Washington.
Prince Hall has decided to transfer to Central Washington for his senior season. Hall played in 36 games during his Alabama career while making 14 starts at linebacker. He recorded 152 tackles during his three seasons at the Capstone with 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. (By www.rolltide.com) The SEC Rocks!
Prince Hall has decided to transfer to Central Washington for his senior season. Hall played in 36 games during his Alabama career while making 14 starts at linebacker. He recorded 152 tackles during his three seasons at the Capstone with 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. (By www.rolltide.com) The SEC Rocks!
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